January 30, 2026 – A recent incident report highlights a significant safety concern regarding the Lopsic pet nail grinder, purchased through Amazon. The device reportedly suffered a catastrophic failure while charging, leading to ignition and severe fire damage, posing an immediate fire hazard to consumers.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On January 8, 2026, an Amazon customer reported a dangerous malfunction with a Lopsic pet nail grinder. The incident occurred while the unit was plugged in and charging. According to the consumer, the device experienced a catastrophic failure, beginning to emit thick, billowing black smoke. This was quickly followed by the expulsion of black ash and debris from the unit, before it ignited. The resulting fire caused severe charring and damage, completely burning the base (tail end) of the device. The brand logo on the bottom of the unit was rendered illegible due to the fire, though the model number reportedly remained visible on an intact upper section of the housing. The consumer has retained the burnt device as evidence of this clear and immediate fire hazard.
Safety Concerns
This incident with the Lopsic pet nail grinder raises critical safety concerns, primarily revolving around fire hazards and electrical safety:
- Immediate Dangers: The device’s ignition presents an immediate and severe fire risk, capable of spreading rapidly to surrounding combustible materials such as furniture, curtains, or pet bedding. This can lead to significant property damage or, more critically, personal injury or death from burns, smoke inhalation, or structural fires.
- Long-Term Risks: Products prone to spontaneous ignition while charging indicate potential defects in battery components, charging circuits, or overall electrical design. Even if an initial fire is contained, underlying electrical issues could lead to future incidents or present unseen risks.
- Who Might Be Affected: Pet owners using these devices for grooming their animals are directly at risk. The proximity of such devices to pets during use or to common household areas during charging exposes families, children, and pets to danger. Those who leave devices unattended while charging, as is common practice, face an even greater risk of unnoticed ignition.
- Property Damage Potential: The reported incident already caused severe charring to the device itself. Had the user not been present or reacted quickly, the fire could have easily spread, leading to extensive damage to homes, furniture, and other personal belongings.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a Lopsic pet nail grinder purchased from Amazon should take immediate action to ensure their safety:
- Discontinue Use Immediately: Stop using the Lopsic pet nail grinder without delay, especially if it is the “Lopsic Non” model or appears similar to the description.
- Unplug and Isolate: If currently plugged in, carefully and safely unplug the device. Do not attempt to charge it again. Store the device in a safe, non-combustible location, away from flammable materials.
- Check Your Product: Verify if your pet nail grinder is a Lopsic brand and if it was purchased from Amazon. While the specific model number is not available in this report, caution is advised for all Lopsic pet nail grinders.
- Report Incidents: If you have experienced a similar issue or any malfunction with this product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. This helps authorities track incidents and potentially initiate recalls.
- Retain Evidence: If your device has malfunctioned, retain the product and any photographic or video evidence of the incident for potential investigation.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the report date, the manufacturer’s response to this specific incident is unknown.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.